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A deputy approached the suspect, later identified as Perciel Hamilton, 22.

Deputies said Hamilton was wearing some type of black item covering his face, gloves, a black shirt, black pants and he was holding a crowbar.

Officials said the deputy ordered Hamilton to stop, show his hands and get on the ground.

The deputy said Hamilton turned toward him instead and raised the crowbar. Fearing for his life, the deputy fired his gun, shooting Hamilton in the left arm.

Hamilton was arrested, and a screwdriver and hammer were also found on him.

Palm Beach County Fire Rescue transported Hamilton to St. Mary’s Medical Center where he was treated and released into the custody of sheriff’s detectives.

Hamilton was charged with possession of burglary tools and aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer. He is being held at the Palm Beach County jail.

Hamilton's mother, Penelope Smalls, said she tried all day Tuesday to get information on her son but was unsuccessful.

"I'm not saying my son didn't do what they say he did because I wasn't there," Smalls said. "I don't know what happened. My problem is I want to know if my son is OK."

"It's very frustrating," said Pamela Nelson, who is Hamilton's aunt. "I'm on my way to work in the morning, and I get a text that my nephew was shot."

A representative for the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office said they don't alert family members when adults are arrested. Officials said Hamilton, like every other prisoner at the jail, was given the opportunity to call his family if he had chosen to do so.

Deputies said he has a history of burglary, grand theft and possession of cocaine.

The PBSO deputy, who has not yet been identified, has been placed on administrative leave, which is standard department protocol.